COBIT 5 Assessor

COBIT® 5 provides an end-to-end business view of the governance of enterprise IT, reflecting the central role of information and technology in creating value for enterprises of all sizes. The principles, practices, analytical tools and models found in COBIT 5 embody thought leadership and guidance from business, IT and governance experts around the world.​ This COBIT 5 Assessor training provides guidance to executives and those charged with making decisions concerning the use of technology in support of organizational objectives. COBIT 5 helps business leaders address the needs of all stakeholders across the enterprise and ultimately maximize the value from information and technology.​​

The COBIT5 Assessor training provides methods to help guide implementation activities and is supported by several case studies. You will learn how to perform a process assessment and how to analyze the results to provide a clear determination of process capability. You will also learn how these results can be used for process improvement, measuring the achievement of current or projected business goals, benchmarking, consistent reporting, and organizational compliance ultimately driving value to the business. An interactive approach is used combining lecture, discussion, and case study experience to prepare participants for the COBIT 5 Assessor certification exam as well as providing valuable conceptual knowledge that can be applied in the workplace.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand COBIT 5 assessment methodologies and capability models
  • Plan and conduct capability assessments using COBIT 5
  • Identify gaps in governance and management practices
  • Analyse assessment outcomes and prepare actionable recommendations
  • Apply measurement and evaluation techniques to support governance decisions

Audience:

This course is suitable for:

  • Senior IT Management,
  • IT Auditors
  • IT Managers
  • IT Quality Professionals
  • IT Process Owners & Process Managers

Prerequisites:

Successful Completion of the COBIT 5 Foundation Exam. 
 

Performing a Process Capability Assessment Using COBIT 5

Participants learn how to perform a structured process capability assessment using the official Assessor Guide and COBIT 5 framework. The course explains how assessments are planned, executed and documented to ensure consistent and reliable evaluation of governance and management processes.

Applying the Process Assessment Model (PAM)

The course explores how to apply the Process Assessment Model (PAM) when performing a process capability assessment. Participants gain practical understanding of how the PAM supports structured measurement of process capability levels and how evidence is evaluated against defined criteria.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Assessment Process

Participants learn how to identify and assess the roles and responsibilities involved in a process capability assessment. This includes understanding stakeholder involvement, assessor responsibilities and how independence and objectivity are maintained throughout the evaluation process.

The Seven Steps in the Assessor Guide

The course covers the seven steps outlined in the Assessor Guide and explains how each step contributes to a comprehensive and structured capability assessment. Participants gain clarity on how to move from scoping and evidence gathering to scoring and reporting.

Using the Self-Assessment Guide

Participants are introduced to the self-assessment guide and learn how organisations can use it to conduct internal evaluations. The course explains how self-assessment differs from formal assessments and how it can support continual improvement and governance maturity.

After successful completion of the exam, students wil receive the COBIT 5 Assessor certificate, and now meet one of the eligibility requirements to become a COBIT 5 Certified Assessor. This is a certification scheme from ISACA that demonstrates an individual has the knowledge experience and skills that make them a valuable asset to any organization.​

Exam format:

  • Objective testing
  • 8 questions per paper with 10 marks available per question
  • 40 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
  • 2 ½ hours duration
  • Open book, Using COBIT 5 books only. (‘COBIT 5 Assessor Guide: Using COBIT 5’ and ‘COBIT Process Assessment Model’)

Practical information

Duration: 3 days
Price: 20 000 NOK
Language: English
Format: Open course and corporate training

FAQ

Hva lærer jeg på dette kurset?
Du lærer hvordan du vurderer og måler virksomhetens IT-styring og -styringspraksis ved hjelp av COBIT 5-metodikk, inkludert planlegging av vurdering, scoring og gap-analyse.

Hva kreves for å delta?
Det anbefales at du har gjennomført COBIT 5 Foundation eller har tilsvarende kunnskap om COBIT-rammeverket.

Hvordan gjennomføres eksamen?
Eksamen gjennomføres enten fysisk på kursstedet eller online med voucher og online eksamensvakt.

Hva skjer hvis jeg ikke består første eksamen?
Retake-muligheter følger sertifiseringsorganets regler.

Får jeg ekstra tid på eksamen?
Ja, ekstra tid kan gis dersom engelsk ikke er ditt morsmål, i tråd med sertifiseringsreglene.

Er eksamen inkludert i prisen?
Ja, eksamen/sertifiseringen er inkludert i kursavgiften.

Er dette kurset relevant for ledere?
Ja, kurset passer for ledere, governance-ansvarlige, risiko- og compliance-roller og revisorer som jobber med evaluering og forbedring.

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